HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1995-10-02 Minutes MINUTES QF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
C)F THE CITY OF NORTM RICHLAND WILLS, TEXAS,
HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
~ LOCATED AT 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
OCTOBER 2, 1995 - 6:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
Board:
Don Tipps Chairman
Sharon Battles Vice Chairwoman
J. Douglass Davis Board Member
Rick Work Board Member
Ann Perchard Board Member
Pam Jackson Board Member
Kami Graves Board Member
Staff:
Larry Cunningham Assistant City Manager
Jim Browne Director of Parks & Recreation
~ Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Monica Sue Walsh Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Chris Swartz Aquatics Manager
Sandra Miller Secretary Parks and Recreation
ABSENT : Bobbie Lambet# Board Member
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipps called the meeting to order October 2, 1995 at 6:03 P.M.
ITEM 2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
(Passed 7-0)
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Ms. Battles, to approve the minutes of the August 7, 1995
meeting. There was no Board meeting in September.
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ITEM 3.
PARK OPERAI'IONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PftQ6R~4M STATUS REPORT
j~ Mr. Thornton provided a report of the status of Parks Maintenance Department and Capital
Improvement Projects. Discussion was held.
Green Valley Community Park and Soccer Complex is almost complete and on budget. The final
punch list will be completed within the next 2 weeks.
Calloway Branch Trail, Little Bear Creek Trail and Phase I Bike Route signage projects are in the
consultant selection process. Interviews with 4 firms will take place in the next couple of weeks.
The Bed#ord-Euless Road Landscape project is nearly completed.
The Tennis Center and Practice Fields project is proceeding with completing plans and
specifications.
North Electric Trail is in the middle of the design process.
Glenview Neighborhood Park concept plan is being prepared.
ITEM 4.
RECREATtON, ATHLETICS AND SENIOR ADULTS
Ms. Walsh provided a report of activities in recreation, athletics, and senior adult services.
Over 500 teens attended the "Friday Night Out" dance thanks to promotion by Principals from the
schools.
Ms. Walsh stressed that volunteers were needed for the NRH 5K Dash for the Arts, November 11,
8:30 a.m.
Ms. Loftice met with school principals regarding the new After Schoot Program. The program is to
go before the school board on October 26th and is to begin in November.
Mr. Davis commended Ms. Jane Burleson, Bursey Road Center, on the Seniors trip to Nashville.
He expressed how much fun they had and how well it was coordinated.
ITEM 5.
AQUATICS UPDATE
Mr. Swartz provided the Board with and update of NRH2O.
Mr. Swartz stated that park revenues exceeded $1.8 million with over 185,000 in attendance for the
season.
The Los Angeles Tourism Board had contacted the waterpark with specific interest. Response had
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also been received from other tourism agencies as well. Ms. Swartz said that NRH2O had been
listed as one of the top 10 attractions in Tarrant County.
I~, Mr. Tipps wanted to know th biggest complaint of the season. Mr. Swartz said the overall complaint
was to bring in coolers which is currently being reviewed by stafF. Mr. Tipps recommended not to
allow coolers into the park. Ms. Battles and Ms. Perchard were in agreement. Mr. Work asked if
the staff could check into policies and procedures with other facilities to see how this situation is
handled.
ITEM 6.
OTHER ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mr. Browne indicated that within the next couple of weeks, he would like to conduct a Park Board
Workshop. The purpose o# the warkshop was to have the Parfc Board more involved and receive
input on park development fram the board members.
Mr. Browne introduced Mr. Dave McCormick, Director of Parks and Recreation, Gillette, Wyoming.
Mr. McCormick is attending the National Parks and Recreation Congress in San Antonio, TX. Mr.
McCormick commended the staff of the Parks and Recreation Department and what a wonderful
program and facilities we have.
` ITEM 7.
ADJOURNMENT
(Passed 7-0)
4~llr. Battles made a motion, seconded by Mr. Davis, to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 P.M.
f~lotion carried 7-0. ,
Don T s, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Sandra Miller, Secret
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